Advanced Care Paramedic — Field EMS, Remote Shifts

Alberta Health Services; Town of Vulcan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergency scenes, provide ALS care, and transport patients between facilities. You will lead the ALS team during transport or on-scene care and ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are properly stocked and maintained to meet standards.

The role requires current ACP registration with ACoP, BCLS CPR, and a valid Class 4 licence with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.
• Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5)-year driver abstract, current within six (6) months and with no more than six (6) demerits, prior to commencing work.
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).
• The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and provide transport as needed.
• Administer medications, ALS airway management, and electrical therapy.
• Lead the ALS team during patient transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are stocked, maintained, and compliant with standards.
• Work in demanding environments and travel to remote locations as required.

Skills

ACoP ACP registration

BCLS CPR certification

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergency scenes, provide ALS care, and transport patients between facilities. You will lead the ALS team during transport or on-scene care and ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are properly stocked and maintained to meet standards.

The role requires current ACP registration with ACoP, BCLS CPR, and a valid Class 4 licence with a clean driving record.